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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1708543.015 - 66589 - Skeens Enterprises Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
66589 - Skeens Enterprises Llc
Pontiki Coal Plant State Hwy 1439
Pilgrim, KY 41250
Mailing Address:
630 Motley Rd, Fedscreek, KY 41524
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1795
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/24/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2100134 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $31,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,500 |
| Current Penalty | $31,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,500 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 04/30/2024 | 05/10/2024 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/03/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260050 C | 04/30/2024 | 05/20/2024 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 06/03/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260850 A | 04/30/2024 | 05/06/2024 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/03/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260850 B | 04/30/2024 | 05/06/2024 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/03/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19260858 D | 04/30/2024 | 05/06/2024 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/03/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
On October 31, 2023, Employee #1 and Employee #2 were conducting demolition operations for a site preparation contractor. The 11-story coal tipple collapsed trapping the two employees under the rubble, killing them.
Keywords: Building Collapse, Collapse, Construction, Crushed, Falling Object, Metal, Structural Collapse, Torso, Trapped
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1708543.015 | 57 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported | |
| 2 | 1708543.015 | 57 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |